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Boffinger Family History

Boffinger Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Bollinger, Effinger, Bohlinger, Bobinger, Hopfinger, Bolinger

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Where is the Boffinger family from?

You can see how Boffinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boffinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boffinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Boffinger families living in Missouri. This was about 52% of all the recorded Boffinger's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Boffinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boffinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boffinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Boffinger. 100% of Boffinger men worked as a Clerk. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Boffinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boffinger census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 30 immigration records available for the last name Boffinger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 37 military records available for the last name Boffinger. For the veterans among your Boffinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boffinger lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Boffinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Boffinger in 1965 was 85, and 94 in 2001.

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